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    I recommend finding newspapers, web articles, or books that cover the school and its history. Conyo14 (talk) 03:55, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Geraldine High School
Te Kura Tuarua O Raukapuka
Address
93 McKenzie Street, Geraldine 7930
Information
MottoLabor Omnia Vincit
("Work conquers all".)
Established1963
Ministry of Education Institution no.352
PrincipalMarcus Cooper
Staff50-99
Years offered7-13
GenderCoeducational
School roll609 (August 2024)[1]
HousesCox, Acland, McDonald, Tripp
Socio-economic decile8
Websitegeraldinehs.school.nz

Geraldine High School (also known as GHS) is a co-educational secondary school located in Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand.[2] Re-established in 1963, the school serves students from Year 7 to Year 13.[3]

History

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Founded in 1901, Geraldine High School (then Geraldine District High School) was established to meet the educational needs of the Geraldine community and its surrounding areas. The school has experienced growth in student population and facilities over the years, adapting to the changing educational landscape in New Zealand.[4]

Academic Programs

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Geraldine High School offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential subjects, preparing students for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Various vocational courses and partnerships with local businesses provide students with practical skills and work experience.[5]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ Berrien, Marcia Taff (1964). Education in New Zealand. U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Education.
  3. ^ Counts, Education. "Ministry of Education - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. ^ "History of Geraldine High School". Geraldine High School. 2009-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  5. ^ File, Roger. "Sabbatical Report" (PDF).